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Berlin Highlights 3-Hour Bike Tour Including Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie
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Berlin Highlights 3-Hour Bike Tour Including Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie

by Fat Tire Tours Berlin

3 hours
Berlin
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€63€70Save 10%
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€63€70Save 10%
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3 hours
€63€70Save 10%
2 adults × €31.50
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This 3-hour bike tour in Berlin begins at Alexanderplatz, where participants meet an English-speaking guide and select a bike. The route is designed to keep cycling distances short between stops, allowing time to explore many key sites. The tour includes visits to the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag building, and Checkpoint Charlie, as well as the Holocaust Memorial. Additional stops include the German Chancellery, Neptune Fountain, Red Townhall, St. Mary's Church, Humboldt University, and Museum Island. Participants will also see the Paul-Lobe-Haus, Carillon bell tower, Swiss Embassy, Martin Gropius Building, Nikolaiviertel, Cathedral of St. Hedwig, Unter den Linden with the State Opera House, Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz, Stadtschloss Berlin, Deutsches Historisches Museum, Altes Museum, Berliner Dom, Neues Museum, Bundesministerium der Finanzen (former Luftwaffe Headquarters), the hotel balcony where Michael Jackson appeared with his baby, French Embassy, Berliner Fernsehturm (TV tower), Potsdamer Platz, the site of Hitler’s Führerbunker, Tiergarten park, and the American Embassy. At each stop, the guide provides historical context from Prussian times through the Nazi era and the Berlin Wall period, with opportunities for photos and questions. Helmets are available but not required. This tour offers a detailed overview of Berlin’s major landmarks and history within three hours by bike.

Highlights

Ride a bike through Berlin’s central landmarks
Stops at Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie
Guided explanations at each site with photo breaks
English-speaking guide and optional helmet provided
Covers Berlin history from Prussian era to Berlin Wall
Route includes Museum Island and Holocaust Memorial

What's included

Bike for the duration of the tour
Helmet available but not required
English-speaking guide throughout the ride

What's not included

Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Unlimited Biking

The meeting point is at Alexanderplatz, a central and easy-to-find location in Berlin. The guide helps with bike selection and prepares guests for the ride. The route is designed with short cycling distances between landmarks. At each stop, the group pauses for photos and questions. The guide provides a detailed history of Berlin, covering Prussian times, the Third Reich, and the Berlin Wall era. This stop serves as the tour’s start and introduction.

5 min

2

Paul-Lobe-Haus

View the building where German parliamentarians work.

3

Carillon

See the Bell Tower and possibly hear the weekly free concert.

4

Swiss Embassy

Pass by the Swiss Embassy building.

5

Gropius Bau

View the Martin Gropius Building, an important Berlin landmark.

6

Bundeskanzleramt

Stop at the German Chancellery to see Angela Merkel’s office and take pictures.

5 min

7

Neptunbrunnen

Pause at the Neptune Fountain for photos.

5 min

8

Rotes Rathaus

See and photograph the Red Townhall.

5 min

9

St. Mary's Church

View Berlin’s oldest functioning church.

5 min

10

Nikolaiviertel

Look towards Berlin’s oldest residential district.

11

Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)

See the Law faculty building at Humboldt University.

5 min

12

Cathedral of St. Hedwig - Domgemeinde St. Hedwig

View the exterior of St. Hedwig’s Church with its imperial architecture.

5 min

13

Unter Den Linden

See the State Opera House and take pictures.

5 min

14

Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz

Visit the memorial to Nazi book burnings, with explanations and photo opportunities.

5 min

15

Stadtschloss Berlin

View the reconstructed royal and imperial palace, former residence of Brandenburg Electors, Prussian Kings, and German Emperors.

5 min

16

Deutsches Historisches Museum

See the German Historical Museum building.

17

Altes Museum

View the Old Museum from the outside.

5 min

18

Berliner Dom

See the Berlin Cathedral, built in Italian Renaissance style as a royal court church in the late 1800s.

5 min

19

Neues Museum

View the New Museum building.

20

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Stop at the Jewish Memorial for explanation and photos; walking inside is possible.

5 min

21

Bundesministerium der Finanzen

See the former Luftwaffe Headquarters and German Finance Ministry buildings constructed during the Nazi dictatorship.

5 min

22

Brandenburg Gate

Stop for pictures and explanations at the Brandenburg Gate.

5 min

23

Hotel Balcony

View the balcony where Michael Jackson famously dangled his baby.

5 min

24

French Embassy

See the French Embassy building.

5 min

25

Reichstag Building

View the Reichstag from outside with explanations and photo opportunities.

5 min

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Meeting point

This tour meets at our Alexanderplatz shop, located at the base of the giant TV Tower (Fernsehturm). You can find us on the north side of the tower between the Alex Café and the entrance to the TV Tower. The address is Panoramastraße 1a, 10178 Berlin.

End point

This tour meets at our Alexanderplatz shop, located at the base of the giant TV Tower (Fernsehturm). You can find us on the north side of the tower between the Alex Café and the entrance to the TV Tower. The address is Panoramastraße 1a, 10178 Berlin.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Wear comfortable clothing with layers recommended for changing weather.
Contact the supplier ahead of time to reserve bicycles and equipment for children.
Total
€63Save 10% vs Viator